War Department, March 18^th 1794. Sir, Instant measures must be taken to mount the iron cannon in the State of Maryland. [underline: It will also be necessary to send some skillful] workmen to Norfolk in Virginia for the same purpose, and also to Charleston in South Carolina — It is supposed, that common workmen may be hired at those places — I request you to prepare a plan for this purpose, and the necessary estimates, in order that the necessary measures may be adopted, without the least delay. I am Sir, with respect, Your very humble Serv^t. H Knox Sec^y of War Samuel Hodgdon Esq^r. [Received from State Dep't. Nov. 24 1894. R.P.O. 401310.]